Problem-Solving Flashcards
T/F - 4 STAGES OF PROBLEM-SOLVING
1.collaborative engagement and problem definition
- data collection and assessment
- planning, contracting, and intervention
- evaluation and termination.
True
T/ F - general guidelines for intervention in the problem-solving model allow for the eclectic use of techniques from different theories
True
The quality of the alliance between client and practitioner can predict outcomes of the helping process - is which stage
collaborative engagement and problem definition
data collection and assessment
planning, contracting, and intervention
evaluation and termination.
Collaborative Engagement and Problem Definition
T/F - The Collaborative Engagement and Problem Definition stage does not begin prior to meeting the client (SW gets info from letter or intake assessment) so the SW can get in touch with potential feelings and concerns that the client may bring up
false
When does the SW establish a positive internal condition that can facilitate the engagement process?
During the Collaborative Engagement and Problem Definition stage - the intent of this process prior to initial contact with clients
T/F - engagement as an ongoing process that blends together with initial data collection and assessment
true
When is it important to address the issue of termination with respect to the anticipated time frame for working together
in the first session
Which stage involves fact and information gathering with regard to issues that are most critical to the client’s problem situation, and should include a focus on strengths, personal resources, and one’s support network, as well as on stressors.
collaborative engagement and problem definition
data collection and assessment
planning, contracting, and intervention
evaluation and termination.
Data Collection, Assessment, and Generating Alternative Solutions - MORE specifically Data Collection
Which stage involves the culmination of data collection and involves distilling the facts that are most central to the client’s worry and developing these into a succinct, coherent summary that reflects the social worker’s and client’s overall understanding of the problem situation.
collaborative engagement and problem definition
data collection and assessment
planning, contracting, and intervention
evaluation and termination.
Data Collection, Assessment, and Generating Alternative Solutions MORE specifically Assessment
Data collection and assessment DO WHAT TOGETHER and in some sense continue to evolve throughout the problem-solving process.
blend together
Which leads to an intervention plan
Assessment - but carrying out the intervention plan provides new data that may build on or alter the original assessment.
The four Ps—predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and protective is a useful framework for WHAT
data collection and assessment that integrates the historical dimension, as well as a consideration of strengths (i.e., protective factors).
Put these in order
A - If these are shared tentatively and checked out with clients, this can often lead to deeper understanding
B - use various theoretical perspectives to explore the possible impact of a wide variety of factors
C - use the 4 Ps (predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and protective)
D - SW develop intuitive hunches about various aspects of clients’ problem situations as they tell their stories.
C, B, D, A
What stage involves:
- clarifying & prioritizing the problems to be worked on
- identifying realistic goals that are concrete, specific, and achievable
- considering the pros and cons of various strategies for achieving goals
- deciding on a course of action
- specifying the roles and responsibilities of the worker and client and the anticipated time lines for working together.
Planning, Contracting, and Solution Implementation
Intervention involves carrying out the WHAT
plan.
